Key Facts

• The U.S. temporarily eased some sanctions on Russian oil in March to help lower global oil prices but plans to possibly reinstate them soon.
• President Trump said oil is now flowing again through the Strait of Hormuz, enabling the possible reimposition of sanctions.
• Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders, who unanimously support Ukraine and discussed supplying more Patriot missile systems.
• The U.K. introduced new sanctions targeting Russian ships and financial networks used to evade existing sanctions.
• Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities, killing 11 people shortly before the summit.
• Ukraine formally began negotiations to join the European Union, a move seen as a step toward future security.
• Trump expressed willingness to send the new U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal to Congress for review, though the deal text remains secret.
• Although Trump has promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war quickly if re-elected, negotiations have been difficult.